Preparation of Activated Carbon from Cassava Root for Cadmium Removal in Aqueous Solution Sample

Authors

  • Pisit Poolprasert
  • Titiporn Chorchong Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

Keywords:

Activated Carbon, Cassava Root, Phosphoric Acid, Heavy Metal

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the properties of activated carbon produced from cassava root using phosphoric acid as catalyst at various ratios between charcoal and phosphoric acid and activated at different temperature levels. The chemical properties such as moisture, ash, volatile matter content and the amount of fixed carbon were determined. The surface morphology was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM); and elemental analysis were done using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). The study analyzed the effectiveness of the activated carbon in removing cadmium in water. The cadmium adsorption was determined using an atomic adsorption spectrometer (AAS). The results indicated that activated carbon could remove from 99 -100 % of cadmium in an aqueous solution. The cassava roots are agricultural residues that can be used to produce activated carbon, which can adsorb heavy metals from industrial wastewaters. As such, it can add value to cassava roots, providing an effective and profitable way for disposal of agricultural waste.

Author Biography

Titiporn Chorchong, Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

Faculty of Science and Technology

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25 December 2020

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Poolprasert, P. ., & Chorchong, T. (2020). Preparation of Activated Carbon from Cassava Root for Cadmium Removal in Aqueous Solution Sample. Journal of Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Technology, 15(2), 26–38. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RAST/article/view/243208

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